Marseille 12 October 2024

Hard-knocker with references in handicaps and course-and-distance claimers. Won a 2000m handicap at Salon-de-Provence last month and finished 4th under a penalty there in a conditions race on 30 September

Consistent and versatile filly with sound references in handicaps on both surfaces. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for a recent failure (10th) in a 1900m Quinte+ on PSF Chantilly on 1 October - not taken lightly

Hard-knocking handicapper and last-start winner of a 2100m handicap at Marseille-Borely on 28 September

Absent since finishing 3rd at Vichy over 1850m on 19 August. Lightly raced gelding open to improvement on his reappearance

Won a 1600m Compiegne handicap in May but struggled under a penalty in 2 subsequent starts, the latest (10th) in a 1600m Vichy handicap on 20 July. Best watched for now

Honest hard-knocker with sound references in handicaps off a higher mark. Proved her form and well-being with a 2nd at Hyeres over 1850m on 29 September

New addition to Christophe Escuder's stable. Finished unplaced (9th) in a 1200m Marseille-Borely handicap on 2 September - headgear worn that day dispensed with

A model of consistency since fitted with this headgear and should continue her momentum after a pleasing last-start 3rd in a 2100m turf handicap at Marseille-Borely on 28 September. High on the shortlist

Won a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville in July and finished 3rd in both subsequent starts under a penalty (current mark), the latest over 1900m in a PSF handicap at Chantilly on 7 September. Candidate for success

Won a 2000m Vichy handicap in August but struggled under a penalty in 2 subsequent starts, finished 8th on both occasions - the latest in a 2100m handicap at Marseille-Borely on 28 September. Others preferred

Unplaced and soundly beaten in 3 consecutive recent appearances, the latest (10th) in a 2000m handicap at Vichy on 23 September

Disappointed recently, finishing 7th in consecutive stars - the latest at Toulouse on 18 September in a 1400m handicap. Has 3 podiums in 4 outings at this venue so shouldn't be hastily condemned

Rarely seen on this surface and currently out of sorts in turf handicaps off a higher mark - finished 6th in a 1350m handicap at Lyon-Parilly on 11 September. Dangerous at this value on her return to the PSF

Veteran mare in good form and physical condition and a model of consistency on this track. Proven her form and well-being by finishing 3rd over 1350m at Lyon-Parilly on 29 September

Versatile hard-knocker who reaffirmed off his current mark by finishing 5th in a 1700m turf handicap at Marseille-Borely on 28 September. Not taken lightly

Soundly beaten in 7 consecutive appearances and unlikely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of his last-start 11th in a 1300m PSF handicap at Deauville on 20 August

Unreliable veteran who usually runs well at this venue. Dangerous to discount off his current mark, despite finishing 10th over 1350m at Lyon-Parilly on 11 September

Won a 1600m Lyon-Parilly handicap last month and proved his competitiveness off this mark (under a 2,5kg penalty) by finishing 4th in a 1700m turf handicap at Marseille-Borely on 28 September. Dark horse

Honest hard-knocker with sound references in handicaps off a higher mark - seldom far off the mark. Didn't go unnoticed when 7th in a 1200m turf handicap at Marseille-Borely on 2 September

Unplaced and downfield in each of his last 11 appearances, the latest (8th) in a 1000m turf handicap at Vichy on 24 September. Others preferred

Has regained form/momentum in 2 recent starts off her current mark, the latest (4th) in a 1000m handicap at Vichy on 24 September. Keep safe

Soundly beaten in 6 consecutive appearances and unlikely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of his last-start 14th in a 1300m PSF handicap at Deauville on 8 August

Well-performed versatile veteran handicapper but is currently out of sorts - unplaced (9th) in 1350m Class 4 conditions race at Lyon-Parilly on 29 September. Others preferred

Has revealed sufficient means to fight for victory, having finished 4th in both starts - the latest over 1350m at Lyon-Parilly on 4 September. Keep safe

Made no impression (9th) on debut over 1600m on turf at Lyon-Parilly on 11 September. Best watched for now

Caught the eye on debut (4th) in a 1600m newcomers' race at Chantilly on 21 September. Would've gained plenty from that experience

Didn't go unnoticed when 5th on debut over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on 16 September. Not taken lightly

Caught the eye when 4th on debut in June and better was expected of her last time, when only finishing 6th over 1700m at Marseille-Borely on 28 September. Dark horse

Confirmed the form/improvement of her handicap debut (4th) by finishing 2nd at Marseille-Borely last time over 1200m on 16 September. Candidate for success

Finished unplaced in all 4 appearances, the latest (7th) over 1350m at Lyon-Parilly on 29 September. Others preferred

Runner-up over 1800m at Marseille-Borely last month and shouldn't be hastily condemned for her last-start 5th at that venue over 1700m on 28 September. Will be a factor

Unplaced in 2 starts, finished 9th on both occasions - the latest over 1350m at Lyon-Parilly on 29 September

Confirmed the promise of her debut 3rd by finishing a creditable 4th over 1600m at Vichy on 19 August. Not taken lightly

Not disgraced in back-to-back Quinte+ handicap appearances recently, the latest (7th) at Compiegne over 1400m on 17 September. Warrants respect with her rider taking 1,5kg off the back

Boasts 3 wins and a 3rd from 4 appearances at this venue and should again play a leading role, after a recent 4th in a 1350m claimer at Lyon-Parilly on 4 September. High on the shortlist

Appeared in need of her comeback outing (8th) over 1400m at Le Lion-d'Angers on 15 September. Could fare better

Opened his account in style on handicap debut over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on 28 September. Ought to remain competitive for victory

Model of consistency with sound references/form credentials, including 3rd-place finishes in 4 consecutive appearances - the latest in a 1600m handicap at Lyon-Parilly on 11 September. High on the shortlist

Progressive filly at the top of her game, after consecutive victories - the latest in a 1400m Vichy handicap on 23 September. Big player in her hat-trick bid

In good form and physical condition in the handicaps - confirmed as much with a good 2nd over 1600m in a handicap at Lyon-Parilly on 11 September. Dark horse

Unplaced in both handicap appearances, the latest (7th) over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on 28 September

An 11-start maiden unplaced in a ll 3 handicap appearances, the latest (7th) over 1400m at Vichy last month (on 23 September). Others preferred

Opened her account at the 7th attempt with a last-start success at Cavaillon over 1600m on 22 September. Has more to do back in a handicap

Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd over 1200m in a handicap at Marseille-Borely on 28 September. Gets along well with Coralie Pacaut

Soundly beaten in 5 consecutive appearances and unlikely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of his last-start 10th in a 1600m claimer at Royan on 15 September

Unplaced in all 7 handicap appearances, the latest (5th) over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on 28 September

Current form has been on the decline over various distances and is therefore hard to make a case for. Pass by

Finished 7th over 1400m in a claimer at Vichy last time and will need to do more for the win. Place claims

Good 2nd finish last time when racing over 1600m in a claimer at Ronan. Should be right there. Include

Finished 8th on debut over 1350m at Lyon Parilly last month . Scope to progress. Include as the value

Won on the 30th of September over 1800m in a Handicap and can follow up. Win

Ignore last run when downfield at Chantilly over 1900m on the 1st of October and way better can be expected. Place chance

Only managed 9th place on debut over 1800m in a weak race. Prefer others

Has shown very little in three runs thus far and will need huge improvement on last run when 6th over 1900m at Nimes. Pass by

Ignore last run when 7th, was victorious over 2000m before that at Vichy and has a huge chance. Each way

He was 5th over 1900m in a claimer field on the 1st of this month at Chantilly and can do more today. Place claims

Only managed 8th place last time when running over 2500m at Hyeres and needs to do way more to threaten. No

Running well, holding form, placed 3rd over 1700m last time and can be in the mix again. Each way chance

Holding form, finished 2nd at Marseille Borely over 1800m in a claimer on the 28th of September and should go close. Big chance

Will need to do more than latest 6th place and far prefer others for the selection line. Pass by

Long time maiden, seems to be battling and is hard to make a case for. Wait for progression and would be a shock winner

Finished 9th at the second time of asking and might be able to start improving. wait for progression before gambling on this one

Is capable of way better than latest 11th place over 1350m at Lyon Parilly and progression on that can be expected. Good chance

Ignore last run when 9th at Fontainebleau over 1000m in Handicap company. Good chance on earlier form

Is horribly off form currently and can be ignored from all bets. No

Solid form, placed 3rd over 1700m in a Handicap last time and has a bright winning chance

Managed only 6th over 1400m in a Handicap at Compiegne last time and can build on that to get way closer now. Chance

She is taking forever to get it all right. finished 5th over 1700m in a Handicap on the 28th of last month and has a chance. Should run well

Brings erratic form into the race and is therefore hard to assess and predict. Rather include others. Pass by

Was victorious 5 starts back over 1500m at this track in a Handicap but has been moderate thereafter. No

She is making us take notice of her. Her last effort when 2nd over 1300m at Deauville was good. Big runner

Last run was a winning one but back in July over 1400m. Might need a run or two to tighten up. Do not entirely dismiss

Would be a shock winner based on current form and is hard to like. More than happy to pass by